John McEwan (16 September 1903 – 10 October 1957) was a Scottish footballer who played as a left half. His only club at the professional level was Kilmarnock, where he spent twelve seasons.(Kilmarnock player) McEwan, John, FitbaStats
He began his career with local junior teams Darvel and Irvine Meadow before joining Kilmarnock in 1923. He quickly became a regular in the side, and was on the field when Killie won the Scottish Cup in 1929Kilmarnock in History: Four games, three countries, five days, Kilmarnock FC, 22 June 2020Scottish Cup Surprise Kilmarnock's Great Victory Over Rangers, The Glasgow Herald, 8 April 1929 and finished runners-up after a replay in 1932.Kilmarnock in History: The rise of James 'Bud' Maxwell, Kilmarnock FC, 29 June 2020Rangers Win The Cup Kilmarnock Well Beaten, The Glasgow Herald, 21 April 1932 He made 395 appearances in the cup and Scottish Football League Division One, and visited North America (the club's first tour overseas) in the summer of 1930.Kilmarnock Tour, 1930, Colin Jose, Canadian Soccer History, 2015
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